What’s in your Doula BagBy: lori bregman of

modernmom.com

MY DOULA BAGBattery operated, flame free candles -

Nothing creates a soothing atmosphere like candle light. These candles are a must to create a relaxing vibe!

Scent ball aromatherapy diffuser - Some yummy smelling oils will help shift the whole feeling in the room

MY DOULA BAGSpectrum organic unscented

coconut oil - use this to massage my clients' backs, heads, legs, and feet. Melt the oil to a liquid and add a mix of eucalyptus, clary sage, and lavender oils. Try to use another blend of lavender and sandalwood oils on the head to help relax and calm the mind.

MY DOULA BAGSpectrum organic unscented coconut oil - use

this to massage my clients' backs, heads, legs, and feet. Melt the oil to a liquid and add a mix of eucalyptus, clary sage, and lavender oils. Another blend of lavender and sandalwood oils on the head to help relax and calm the mind.

Peppermint oil – If client starts to get tired, dab a drop on each temple.

MY DOULA BAGRescue remedies - the Bach remedies of olive

(helps restore energy when you are physically and mentally exhausted), cherry plum (helps you act rationally and think clearly when you fear loosing control) and white chestnut (encourages a peaceful and calm mind when thoughts and worries go round and round in your head).

Valerian root, Rescue remedy and the powdered drink Calm - For anyone who is in the room and feeling worried or stressed (partner, friends, parents, and in laws, this is a big hit. I dish it out like candy).

MY DOULA BAGSleep mask - It’s important to sleep and rest up

for pushing; this helps darken the room to promote sleep.

Ear plugs - In a noisy room, ear plugs help promote a deeper sleep.

Arnica 30x - I feed it to my client during and after labor to help with the healing.

Ginger brew, ginger tea, or ginger root - Ginger helps to ease nausea.

Nux vomica - This is a homeopathic remedy to help with nausea.

MY DOULA BAGRed raspberry leaf tea - This tea helps tone and strengthen the uterus and relieves pain.Chamomile tea and honey - Chamomile tea relaxes, and

honey provides an energy boost.Dr. Schultze’s super food bars, almonds, dried fruit,

water, coconut water - These are energy-packed snacks for the mother-to-be.

iPad - Full of healing music that relaxes and calms the body, mind and spirit - this is a must.

Mason Pearson hair brush - Epidurals can make a woman feel itchy. A hair brush is an excellent scratcher.

Ice bag - Place it on the laboring mother's forehead when when she gets hot.